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Please review the secret adventures of Tom Thumb (1993) its 100x nightmarishly dark and depressing, it makes Tim Burton’s 9 look like Wallace and Gromit
I love Brad Pitt's youthful acting in this movie. The lead roll could've just been acted by an actual younger person, but there's something magical about 2022 Brad Pitt saying the word 'dude.'
@@sebastianemond5313 True. Also, the Mummy’s powers in that movie weren’t fully thought out. She has the typical Mummy powers, but the character writers added a lot of stuff to her that didn’t really add up.
@Robert Giese The only cringe is from your galactically stupid replies. And you wonder why you have 0 subs. Go back to Twitter with all the other trolls. It's the only place your toxicity belongs.
True, I just feel like it could have been done in a way that was more funny. I watched this movie just last night and I remember when that montage started I thought to myself how funny it would be if we got something like the flashbacks in the Ant Man movies. In those movies there is a quippy, fast-talking Indian character where the movie will do a flashback to things that happened in the past and the guy talking will do narration and person voice-overs. Imagine that during this montage, but also the two 'twins' are also doing the sounds for the weapon hits, explosions and stuff and are having a back and forth at the same time arguing about unimportant things like who killed who, which kills were real and which they just made up, whether one of the deaths was technically a kill or the person just died by accident due to their own clumsyness, stuff like that.
Agree with OP This is not Deadpool It’s a very different type of humor The violence is supposed to be surprising and bizarre but not necessarily funny The entire film is an homage to Guy Ritchie Tarantino and Rodriguez The dialogue is not meant to be catch-phrasey, punch liney or break the fourth wall it’s not Deadpool It’s meant to be quirky and engaging to draw you in so you’re paying attention when something unexpected happens action-wise And the kill counts or violence is not meant to be slapstick or ultra gore Like a Guy Ritchie film it’s stylized and and has a slickness to it It’s not meant to be like Ant Man I’m actually surprised at the amount of things missed in the original review it’s as if he missed the point of the film and all the 90s homages in it And he gets some of his facts wrong in the review too I was cringing I had to stop the video
Also it built the characters back stories and established they are super effective killers, and it established they had rescued the son, this is kind of a big narrative point. So it hit all three targets: Building character, Building The backstory narrative, and Builds the World. Doug has possibly not watched the movie, or is only basing this review off of awful critic reviews he's read, or he didn't understand the movie?
@@FluteGnome I was wondering about the same Qs you asked myself! The 17 kills also showed they felt some remorse for an accidental kill. So much so that one of the twins blocked out the memory of it. Hence the disagreement on the number. This shows that the twins have a code, and are not indiscriminate in who they target without a care for collateral damage. This is important in shaping their character and making them likable. Although they have a mantra to “shoot first and ask questions later” they do not actually do this. Or have the heart to do it...I’m not sure which...and that is why I think they came up w the mantra. To protect themselves. There’s a lot to be seen from that montage. Unlike most films which insert montages cheaply as filler just to kill time. Or show passage of time. And those montages are so useless you can leave and go to the bathroom and miss no plot or character development. Also for a film that was a homage to 90s cinema and anime, it seemed Doug wanted the humor to be more “modern” and so as this was likely a wink to the very popular “kill counts” that ppl currently enjoy, I’m surprised Doug did not like possibly the only meme-like part of the film.
One thing I love about these videos, is the fact that Doug uses different movie posters and just slaps some drawings for the movie he's talking about on them. Whenever I see these videos, I honestly wonder what movie poster he'll use in the background.
The movie actually reminded me quite a bit of an anime called Baccano! That took place mostly on a train in the 1920s, with several characters with their own storylines being on this train at the same time, intersecting each other at times, until their stories eventually converge at the end.
I was looking for this comment! Thank you so much for knowing the reference. I actually think the movie is partly an homage to it and anime. The pacing. The dialogue. The style. That and 90s films by Guy Ritchie, Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez
@@thinkofsomethingcooler The review showed the Beetz/Domino pic to the left and Joey King / Prince to the right, when he said “this movie also has someone …”. So, it was made clear that in DP we had such a character and this too had a similar one, but played by Joey King, NOT that Doug was confused by Beetz as Hornet.
I haven't seen the movie yet, but when I heard the words "I Need A Hero in Japanese", you're forcing my hand harder than someone actually using The Force.
I feel like I’m in an alternate universe Does no one know the name of the song is Holding Out For A Hero not I Need A Hero? It’s a staple in karaoke. And the very famous film that it’s from is Footloose. This is a movie review channel correct? Edit: and I understand it’s a famous meme now but this movie is an homage to classic movies I don’t think it would be served by a Shrek reference, as much as I adore Shrek and the Endgame meme
As a hardcore adult classic Thomas fan myself, I related with the brothers as my brother and I are practically the same way. The movie gets a buff from me.
Thank you. It’s not meant to be Deadpool. It’s meant to have the tone of a 90s film. It’s an homage to a ton of them. Regardless, it’s funny anyway! Just not slapstick funny or outrageous gore funny :))
If you liked Bullet Train I highly recommend the anime Baccano!, it also has a train as the main location and a bunch of interconnected characters trying to kill each other while we learn about their background stories and how they are all connected.
@@antigrav6004 Maybe 9anime, kissanime, or one of those other similar sites. The sad thing is there are no legal places to stream it, so you either have to buy the dvds or sail the seven seas. Although I would action recommend buying this specific series though. It's super worth it.
just felt like this movie was such a breath of fresh air. the action, writing, and editing were fantastic, the characters were all likable and well developed, in part due to the amazing cast and it really felt like the actors were not only giving the best performance they could but also just having fun with it all which made for an experience that had me gripped and engaged all the way through to the end. there definitely were some minor gripes i had, most of which are addressed in this video, but i feel like the good HEAVILY outweighs the bad here and, in my opinion, DEFINITELY worth a second watch. i went to see it with a friend who was watching it for a second time and they said that there were things that they picked up on that they hadn’t noticed the first time so seems to me there’s plenty rewatchabilty. in conclusion, good movie, me likey, very nice :)
This film was so much fun! Don't think about the plot too much and just enjoy the action and the humor! Funniest and funnest movie I've seen in a while.
I wasn't mad about the fake out death because both it and the real death went back to a seemingly innocuous piece of dialogue from earlier and that's this movies whole thing, seeing how little things from earlier in the movie are gonna pay off later.
I got to see it early on Tuesday and I loved every minute of it. I was never bored and the Fiji water bottle is the best character hands down. Give this movie a good review or I am calling you a Diesel
This movie was such a brilliant reference to so many 90s films! The water bottle being a character reminded me of the feather in Forrest Gump. There was actually a 90s indie movie that followed a twenty dollar bill as the main character called “20 Bucks” I fear that in the review Doug’s missing so many of the homages it’s lessening his enjoyment of the movie. I plan to rewatch to catch even more of them. I wondered if ppl would still enjoy it without knowing a lot of Tarantino or Guy Ritchie or even anime, and I’m glad to read that you do! Happy to see your comment! Signed, a movie nerd 🤓
Did you notice how when Lemon put the sticker on the White Death's son, called...Percy? And that actor, Logan Lerman, played Percy in the "Percy Jackson" movies :) I just thought that was a nice nod
the part where they recalled the 17 kills I thought was pretty witty I think it implied that they didn't count them out in real time but in from memory. They are making the scene interesting, feels like everything pauses as they count each one and i just imagine they were arguing on the train. instead of giving us dialogue over who they killed they gave us that creative scene, a little bit long though.
Without going into spoilers: There is a character that is teased about being in the movie, but they're only ever mentioned and get one flashback scene where the audience sees what they look like. I would have liked to have seen that character appear and interact with the other characters, even if it was a line or two.
That trailer with the Japanese Stayin’ Alive was pretty baller, not gonna lie And let’s face it, nothing will top Shrek 2’s Holding Out for a Hero, the original version honestly sucks in comparison 😅
This was honestly one of the best movies of this decade, so far. The dialogue wasn't genius, but it was funny. The action was interesting, and the soundtrack was really good too it honestly reminded me of a modern take on a Tarantino film...
I think it’s because the dialogue and pacing were taken more from Guy Ritchie. And the twins (the dialogue he complained about the most) were quintessential Guy Ritchie characters. The slickness of the movie means he was going more for “Lock Stock and Two Smokin Barrels” or “Snatch” than “Pulp Fiction” although there’s some Tarantino essence in there definitely! I highly recommend those Guy Ritchie films if you liked this and you’ll see it’s very similar to “Snatch”.
I love the plot of this movie. I am a huge sucker for complex plots, so seeing all the pieces fit together at the end is just really cool even if the plot is hilariously overcomplicated. I also really enjoy this movies consistent use of multiple characters luck and how good and bad luck can be based more on perspective and results rather than moment to moment instances
Oh yes thank you! Out of all the 90s homages in this film the very British Guy Ritchie-esque characters were my favorite! I wish a prequel with the 17 kills could happen!!!
I saw it a few days ago and had a great time. it was energetic, fun, and i think it works well if you think of it as an action thriller rather than a comedy.
Actually just came from the cinema watching this. Its a fun movie and the story reminded me a bit of "murder on the orient express" At the end i was also thinking, who else could they have put in Bradd Pitt his role. But couldnt really think of someone, he just has the right charisma for the part.
I’m so glad someone brought up Agatha Christie! I’ve been scrolling for quite a while to find this comment. It’s definitely meant to have a lot of style the way every movie adaptation of that book did. When I describe the movie I say: You’ll like it! It’s Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie do an anime version of Murder on The Orient Express!
My mom won a movie gift certificate back in 2017..so we all saw 'Storks'. Needless to say, I didn't enjoy the film, it was trying way too hard to be cutesy and there wasn't anything that new added to it. Okay the idea of storks running a flying Amazon style warehouse delivering babies was kind of creative. But I already saw this movie before, with Ice Age and Monsters Inc. As for Bullet Train, I'm looking forward to it. If Keanu was a part of the cast, this could've been a spiritual sequel to SPEED.
The writing was hilarious, and refreshing kinda.... I'm sorry, but it was better than most movies that are released nowadays. It was interesting, you really didn't know where it was going to go next most of the time, and even though it was constantly introducing new characters, it was still interesting, and managed to wrap it up at the end.
I actually loved the dialogue. I thought it was great and funny. This movie is really good, and I could have missed it, but did anyone else not understand where the train passengers went towards the end? That's my only issue, but I can overlook it. Love this movie.
It's addressed in a throwaway line. The White Death bought all the seats on the train, so that following the passengers getting off at each stop, no new ones could get on.
I didn't watch a trailer or any promo for this, and I think that's the best way to go in. The movie is a lot of fun to watch. Every actor is doing a great job, the action is very kinetic and intense, and the characters are surprisingly well-written for a bunch of assassins. I remember really loving the West Ham references. But the best part is probably the cameos. I didn't expect half of the actors who showed up, and I was always genuinely and happily surprised when they did. The only thing that could have been better was the pacing. The acting and action makes it enjoyable throughout the whole movie, but there was a point where it started to feel a lot longer than 2 hours. Overall, a fun watch and would definitely recommend if you're looking for a good time.
Saw the film yesterday. I actually really enjoyed it. There was actually two cameos, both who really really funny. One of them actually doesn't say anything and is only on screen for 7 seconds but it's brilliant 6/10.
@@M0b1us_118 Well, I don't know, I've never seen it! That's my point, I never expected to hear anyone reference any specific scenes from it because I've always thought of it as a movie that everyone has heard of, but nobody has actually watched.
Took my dad to see this, and it was a great time. The repetition really seemed to help him keep track of the multiple storylines and characters, as branching storylines is easy for me to keep track of, but it’s his #1 complaint for most movies. The characters were also all given fun and charming scenes which was a nice divergence from what my parents suggest, which is often grey and depressing.
Honestly I haven't seen this movie yet (I mean I plan too because the director does have a track record of producing action movies you just need to watch. Great examples are: The John Wick Movies, Atomic Blonde (aka female James Bond), and Nobody. Plus Deadpool 2 and The Fast and Furious version of a 80s buddy cop comedy also known as Hobbs and Shaw.)
I was seeing trailers for this over 2 months and it looked decent but what got me to see it today was a great friend/co worker saying how good it was (yesterday since she saw it over this past weekend) so since I had the day off work today I took a risk I had some great laughs, the action was so good, the characters were amazing, I didn’t expect it to be this good and I loved it
Untitled Review Show is the reformatting Doug’s reviews needed to consistently demonstrate his analytical prowess. A ten minute edited video in this format is so much better than a 20 minute unedited first thoughts video. I still miss Sibling Rivalry though!
Some of the dialogue *was* overdone, and clearly inspired by Tarantino/Ritchie-esque stuff from 20 years ago. It was mostly fine though, and the overall style of the film won me over. Had a lot of fun with it. The setting of Japan was used well, and not overdone in a WaH, isN't jApAnesE STufF wAcKY aND AmaZinG??! way. That all said, why did they have to move Mt Fuji 200 miles from Shizuoka to Kyoto? 😅
Dude, I just saw it, and this was, like, the smartest stupid Action film I've seen in a good long bit. Everything is so stupidly tightly well knit to where the character web doubles as a safety net, the characters are likeable (my favorites were The Elder, Ladybug and The Twins), the villains were both fun and unbelievably evil to a hilarious degree, that twist actually makes this whole ride make sense (which is a fucking feat for a train ride filled with a bunch of assassins fighting over a briefcase with a Thomas the Tank Engine sticker), and the story's ideas on fate was surprisingly clever and done excellently. The comedy is definitely what makes this whole film a "stupid action" film. It's not bad enough to make me bash my head into a wall, but it at least sets the tone for a dark toned screwball comedy fine enough. Plus, it does add to how downright silly the film is and makes it more fun. And when I say that the villains are evil, I mean you will want The Prince deader than Disco. She is not only evil enough to go up to a man and admit to [SPOILER] and then have him [SPOILER], but also do it all woth this smug "Smarter Than You" attitude and that punchable smirk. I guarantee anyone who hasn't seen it: You will be begging for this bitch to be 86'd after knowing her for, like, 10 minutes.
A rare almost universal appraisal for one of Doug’s reviews. I basically agree with the annoying dialogue point. I noticed it as quickly as he did. However when you insinuate that Quentin Tarantino’s dialogue wouldn’t work now - it would have a shelf life - you’re fundamentally missing the point. It sounds like you’re suggesting Pulp Fiction or Jackie Brown wouldn’t be great if they were made today. That’s not true. Even if Quentin’s pop culture references could sound/feel dated, they still work today. They still resonate and build a world you believe in. Watching his old movies now, the dialogue is still great. It’s even a highlight of his movies. His recent films still have great dialogue. Just because pop culture references might feel old in the future doesn’t mean they’re not timeless. The quality of the dialogue is what matters. The longevity. Bullet Train’s on-running jokes often weren’t fun(ny) to begin with. So of course they got annoying and distracting. I’m not sure how they survived the writers room or test audiences when they weren’t funny the first time. Tarantino’s dialogue was great and funny at the time. And they’ve proven they can stand the test of time. They hold up. Doug’s inclination to think films only work during certain eras is fundamentally flawed. Films are either good or they’re bad. History might make them seem prescient (Contagion) or cringeworthy (Reefer Madness) in due course. But the films qualities were already there the moment they’re released.
Honestly my biggest critique is the Wolf. Not only was he taken out within two minutes of stepping on the Train, but 2/3rds in we see that he had the picture of the one who he actually wanted revenge on so it doesn’t really make sense to me why he was trying to kill Ladybug immediately upon seeing him. Maybe it would have been better if there was some misdirection with the Prince or White Death getting him to think Ladybug really was the Hornet, but otherwise the Wolf just felt a tad excessive. Other than that, the movie was great, it was funny and I had tons of fun.
I did like how it showed there were people on the train including Ladybug that had some kind involvement of the death of the guest and bride in the wedding
I loved it, had some amazing laugh, was invested in it all the way through, i honestly dont understand critics anymore, they give garbage arse movies 9s and 10s and an kick ass movie like this gets like 5 out of 10, the disconnect between critics and general audience is just getting bigger and bigger imo
Yeah. I don't even bother with the critic score on Rotten Tomatoes anymore. It's all about the audience score. More often than not, if critics have a low rating and audience score is a high rating, it's gonna be an awesome film.
Agreed! Also, I’m dumbfounded by how many classic film references movie critics miss, mistakes they make when talking about plot or characters, even points that they harp on as something they were disappointed in - actually a mistake! Sometimes I think critics do not watch the movies they review. Edit: and the only film references they know are memes
Omg thank you I have been waiting forever to see this and could not wait for the reviews. I actually saw this at a movie screening last year and have been waiting for it to come out to talk about it! Im watching it tonight so im really excited to see how much was changed and if i like it more or less than before.
I honestly had about as much laughs as I did with the Deadpool movies with this. But then again, I’m always a sucker for stupid funny dialogue with action.
Just watched it with my mate. We both loved the shit out of it, the humor had us laughing so hard at times and the way the plot twisted together made us gasp at times.
This movie was a ton of fun I don’t know how anybody could dislike it. Not saying it’s a legendary all time classic but to dislike it? I don’t understand that.
I’m seeing this movie with my grandpa. And then we are gonna go for frozen yogurt, which I haven’t eaten in years. So yeah exciting bullet train experience for me. After that I’m gonna go hang out with my friend and play Nintendo 64 games and eat pizza. Like high schoolers in the early 2000s.
I loved it and will be seeing this again at the cinema. Excellent movie. I loved the quippy dialogue. The performances where excellent and I don't think the two goodbye scenes where overdone. I legit felt sorry for both of them. Actually, most deaths I felt sorry for.
Went to see this with my friends and I really enjoyed. I’m a massive Thomas fan so seeing someone on the big screen with the same interest was really nice.
It’s sad Doug says about the Thomas references “this doesn’t help the dialogue there isn’t a payoff” like Doug really had the worst options. The Thomas references were the best part about this and the action of course .
I unashamedly love this movie it was just awesome reminded me of the hitmans body guard and welcome to the jungle and I just love those films it was freaking great
I personally had a great time with this movie. I laughed quite alot but I do agree that maybe 15-20% of the jokes didn't quite land perfectly. Also lots of twists and surprises.
I was only partially feeling the Quiet Train scene and I wish they could have played the I Need a Hero song all the way through. But other that I agree on how great the other jokes were
- Minor Spoiler: One punchline that never happened really bothered me throughout the film. The character keeps mentioning Thomas the Tank Engine, and there was little to no punchline or payoff towards the running gag. There was a moment in this movie (you’ll know when you see it) where I wished he quoted a line from Thomas, which is “you’ve been a really useful engine”. And it would’ve fit perfectly with a certain character’s sendoff.
Lmfao what does this guy consider humor? He was right about his positive critiques, but seriously I laughed my ass off in this movie And the kill part was cool and unique, and didn't just random boring ass kills to show kills... The scene copied Dead Pool, but it was still funny as fuck
Personally, I didnt mind the dialogue. Hell, it made me laugh, especially every time Lemon made a Thomas the Tank Engine reference (which is apparently accurate to the book xD)
Has that murder on the orient express mystery thrill with some hints of the commuter in it during first and second acts then the climax erupts into deadpool 2 levels of mayhem which i liked Everything cinema is mcu related,good to have this as an alternative Brad's character has some ryan reynolds vibes to it
Wow, disagree with Doug on this one. I absolutely loved the dialogue in this movie. And taking it out of context of course people would say "oh yeah, that was weird", but when Brad Pitt is stabbed, and says "you stabbed me?" is actually hilarious when you think about his character - he wants to always talk things through and is trying to look at the world in a more positive light - so when someone's response upon seeing someone to just stab them, it makes sense that his reaction would be "you stabbed me?!" I loved it. The dialogue was my favourite part of this movie. This movie was surprisingly good. I was relunctant to watch it, and I am so glad I did. Can't wait to rewatch it and catch even more things.
I thought it was tightly written and it flowed nicely. I do agree most jokes didn’t land but they were charming attempts that made me smile, but the jokes that hit really made me laugh hard
It doesn't surprise me that Doug hates the dialogue. From the examples he provided...I cracked up laughing. But of course Doug thinks they suck; this is the same guy who made some horrible movies from his time with 'That Guy With The Glasses', and NOTHING he writes or directs is funny. So...yeah, Doug really has no clue what he's talking about.
This just gave me an interesting idea.💡Gotham City Rogues on a train 🚆 doing a similar heist, but having to get it done before GCPD and the Batman Family gets involved 😀
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@Jac Conte He should also review The Second Jungle Book Mowgli and Baloo. That's a good one
@Jac Conte Also, the kid actors who play Mowgli look Amazing and do a fantastic job in terms of acting
Dude go away already
Please review the secret adventures of Tom Thumb (1993) its 100x nightmarishly dark and depressing, it makes Tim Burton’s 9 look like Wallace and Gromit
Please do an Untitled review of the Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie.
I love Brad Pitt's youthful acting in this movie. The lead roll could've just been acted by an actual younger person, but there's something magical about 2022 Brad Pitt saying the word 'dude.'
@Robert Giese damn you got him
Kinda like the opposite of having Tom Cruise in The Mummy, where they act like this man in his 50s is a "younger man."
@@sebastianemond5313 True. Also, the Mummy’s powers in that movie weren’t fully thought out. She has the typical Mummy powers, but the character writers added a lot of stuff to her that didn’t really add up.
@Robert Giese Ooh, nah. Look out, it's the next-
"Of course. *Not!* "
@Robert Giese The only cringe is from your galactically stupid replies. And you wonder why you have 0 subs. Go back to Twitter with all the other trolls. It's the only place your toxicity belongs.
Ok the 17 kills was tone setting. It showed the nonchalant approach the movie had in blending humor and incredible violence.
True, I just feel like it could have been done in a way that was more funny. I watched this movie just last night and I remember when that montage started I thought to myself how funny it would be if we got something like the flashbacks in the Ant Man movies. In those movies there is a quippy, fast-talking Indian character where the movie will do a flashback to things that happened in the past and the guy talking will do narration and person voice-overs. Imagine that during this montage, but also the two 'twins' are also doing the sounds for the weapon hits, explosions and stuff and are having a back and forth at the same time arguing about unimportant things like who killed who, which kills were real and which they just made up, whether one of the deaths was technically a kill or the person just died by accident due to their own clumsyness, stuff like that.
Agree with OP
This is not Deadpool
It’s a very different type of humor
The violence is supposed to be surprising and bizarre but not necessarily funny
The entire film is an homage to Guy Ritchie Tarantino and Rodriguez
The dialogue is not meant to be catch-phrasey, punch liney or break the fourth wall it’s not Deadpool
It’s meant to be quirky and engaging to draw you in so you’re paying attention when something unexpected happens action-wise
And the kill counts or violence is not meant to be slapstick or ultra gore
Like a Guy Ritchie film it’s stylized and and has a slickness to it
It’s not meant to be like Ant Man
I’m actually surprised at the amount of things missed in the original review it’s as if he missed the point of the film and all the 90s homages in it
And he gets some of his facts wrong in the review too I was cringing I had to stop the video
Also it built the characters back stories and established they are super effective killers, and it established they had rescued the son, this is kind of a big narrative point. So it hit all three targets: Building character, Building The backstory narrative, and Builds the World. Doug has possibly not watched the movie, or is only basing this review off of awful critic reviews he's read, or he didn't understand the movie?
@@FluteGnome I was wondering about the same Qs you asked myself! The 17 kills also showed they felt some remorse for an accidental kill. So much so that one of the twins blocked out the memory of it. Hence the disagreement on the number. This shows that the twins have a code, and are not indiscriminate in who they target without a care for collateral damage. This is important in shaping their character and making them likable. Although they have a mantra to “shoot first and ask questions later” they do not actually do this. Or have the heart to do it...I’m not sure which...and that is why I think they came up w the mantra. To protect themselves.
There’s a lot to be seen from that montage. Unlike most films which insert montages cheaply as filler just to kill time. Or show passage of time. And those montages are so useless you can leave and go to the bathroom and miss no plot or character development. Also for a film that was a homage to 90s cinema and anime, it seemed Doug wanted the humor to be more “modern” and so as this was likely a wink to the very popular “kill counts” that ppl currently enjoy, I’m surprised Doug did not like possibly the only meme-like part of the film.
When it got to Hornet’s death, I actually couldn’t stop laughing at Ladybug’s dialogue, since it’s something out of a GTA funny moments montage.
One thing I love about these videos, is the fact that Doug uses different movie posters and just slaps some drawings for the movie he's talking about on them. Whenever I see these videos, I honestly wonder what movie poster he'll use in the background.
The movie actually reminded me quite a bit of an anime called Baccano! That took place mostly on a train in the 1920s, with several characters with their own storylines being on this train at the same time, intersecting each other at times, until their stories eventually converge at the end.
I literally thought the same exact thing!!
Dude. Same. Always good to see another Baccano! fan. One of my favorite animes.
I thought about Baccano! Also, it is a very good anime!
omg you're right xD
I was looking for this comment! Thank you so much for knowing the reference. I actually think the movie is partly an homage to it and anime. The pacing. The dialogue. The style.
That and 90s films by Guy Ritchie, Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez
"There's even a character whose superpower is being lucky"
Who is not played by Zazie Beetz. Despite Zazie Beetz being in this movie.
Ironically, she was the UNlucky one 😆
And is sadly underutilized here.
And Ryan Reynolds
Thank you I didn’t get that either 🤷♀️
There were a few mistakes in the review I was surprised by that
@@thinkofsomethingcooler The review showed the Beetz/Domino pic to the left and Joey King / Prince to the right, when he said “this movie also has someone …”. So, it was made clear that in DP we had such a character and this too had a similar one, but played by Joey King, NOT that Doug was confused by Beetz as Hornet.
I haven't seen the movie yet, but when I heard the words "I Need A Hero in Japanese", you're forcing my hand harder than someone actually using The Force.
I feel like I’m in an alternate universe
Does no one know the name of the song is Holding Out For A Hero not I Need A Hero?
It’s a staple in karaoke. And the very famous film that it’s from is Footloose. This is a movie review channel correct?
Edit: and I understand it’s a famous meme now but this movie is an homage to classic movies I don’t think it would be served by a Shrek reference, as much as I adore Shrek and the Endgame meme
As a hardcore adult classic Thomas fan myself, I related with the brothers as my brother and I are practically the same way. The movie gets a buff from me.
Doug, just because you don't like the joke, doesn't mean it's not funny. Me and my dad were having a giggle fit during the 17 kill scene.
Thank you. It’s not meant to be Deadpool. It’s meant to have the tone of a 90s film. It’s an homage to a ton of them.
Regardless, it’s funny anyway! Just not slapstick funny or outrageous gore funny :))
This movie was fantastic. Sometimes you just need to see a bunch of people and things blown up.
If you liked Bullet Train I highly recommend the anime Baccano!, it also has a train as the main location and a bunch of interconnected characters trying to kill each other while we learn about their background stories and how they are all connected.
Dude. I thought the same thing. It's always good to see another Baccano! fan. It's one of my favorite animes.
Know anywhere to watch?
@@antigrav6004 Maybe 9anime, kissanime, or one of those other similar sites. The sad thing is there are no legal places to stream it, so you either have to buy the dvds or sail the seven seas. Although I would action recommend buying this specific series though. It's super worth it.
It’s worth buying the series! Agreed
just felt like this movie was such a breath of fresh air. the action, writing, and editing were fantastic, the characters were all likable and well developed, in part due to the amazing cast and it really felt like the actors were not only giving the best performance they could but also just having fun with it all which made for an experience that had me gripped and engaged all the way through to the end. there definitely were some minor gripes i had, most of which are addressed in this video, but i feel like the good HEAVILY outweighs the bad here and, in my opinion, DEFINITELY worth a second watch. i went to see it with a friend who was watching it for a second time and they said that there were things that they picked up on that they hadn’t noticed the first time so seems to me there’s plenty rewatchabilty. in conclusion, good movie, me likey, very nice :)
I disagree on the dialogue not being funny. The theater I was in was cracking up
"I'm not Carver!" was one of the funniest
“Don’t call me bro!” Possibly my favorite line in all of cinema
“He means kill ‘em”
Actually Diesel was used to solve the crime, so this movie wouldn't work as smoothly without Thomas in it.
This film was so much fun! Don't think about the plot too much and just enjoy the action and the humor! Funniest and funnest movie I've seen in a while.
Awesome to hear.
The cast also looks great too.
@@chasehedges6775 4dx bro go see it
Also it was surprising there were characters I connected with when I didn't think I could
I wasn't mad about the fake out death because both it and the real death went back to a seemingly innocuous piece of dialogue from earlier and that's this movies whole thing, seeing how little things from earlier in the movie are gonna pay off later.
I actually really enjoyed the dialouge in this movie. It was really witty and fast paced, just like the environment the movie took place in
This movie looks fantastic and Brad Pitt is a legend.
Also This: SPARK SPARKLE SPARKLE!
FUCK YEAH SPARKLE SPARKLE SPARKLE!!
@@AztecSamurai01 💯
Oh no the thomas the tank engine talk. Was his way of reading the character and how it taught him to read the situation
Tbf, this screenplay is from a novel from a decade ago. The interaction of the characters was the best part of the film.
I’d like to see this film mostly because I liked the trailers and I’m surprised that Thomas the Tank Engine is something discussed in this film.
I’ve just seen this film and it’s a fun romp if you’re a fan of Quentin Tarantino. Lemon is the best character.
And yet David Leitch was the one who directed it which makes it just as good
@@GBmovieluv It’s the best Quentin Tarantino film not directed by Quentin Tarantino.
I got to see it early on Tuesday and I loved every minute of it. I was never bored and the Fiji water bottle is the best character hands down. Give this movie a good review or I am calling you a Diesel
@Gabriel Powers Actually I took a test and got Gordon
The fiji water bottle is definitely gonna win an Oscar for this movie
I was howling laughing when they did the flashback
This movie was such a brilliant reference to so many 90s films! The water bottle being a character reminded me of the feather in Forrest Gump. There was actually a 90s indie movie that followed a twenty dollar bill as the main character called “20 Bucks”
I fear that in the review Doug’s missing so many of the homages it’s lessening his enjoyment of the movie. I plan to rewatch to catch even more of them.
I wondered if ppl would still enjoy it without knowing a lot of Tarantino or Guy Ritchie or even anime, and I’m glad to read that you do!
Happy to see your comment!
Signed, a movie nerd 🤓
Bullet Train was a phenomenal time, I don't know what you're talking about! I loved it! One of the year's best films!
Agreed
Best movie I’ve seen in a long long time
Did you notice how when Lemon put the sticker on the White Death's son, called...Percy? And that actor, Logan Lerman, played Percy in the "Percy Jackson" movies :) I just thought that was a nice nod
the part where they recalled the 17 kills I thought was pretty witty I think it implied that they didn't count them out in real time but in from memory. They are making the scene interesting, feels like everything pauses as they count each one and i just imagine they were arguing on the train. instead of giving us dialogue over who they killed they gave us that creative scene, a little bit long though.
Loved it. Went in with no expectations.
john wick x Murder on Orient Express x Reservoir Dogs
Without going into spoilers: There is a character that is teased about being in the movie, but they're only ever mentioned and get one flashback scene where the audience sees what they look like. I would have liked to have seen that character appear and interact with the other characters, even if it was a line or two.
That trailer with the Japanese Stayin’ Alive was pretty baller, not gonna lie
And let’s face it, nothing will top Shrek 2’s Holding Out for a Hero, the original version honestly sucks in comparison 😅
Absolutely! Holding out for a hero in Shrek 2 can't be topped!!
This was honestly one of the best movies of this decade, so far. The dialogue wasn't genius, but it was funny. The action was interesting, and the soundtrack was really good too it honestly reminded me of a modern take on a Tarantino film...
I think it’s because the dialogue and pacing were taken more from Guy Ritchie. And the twins (the dialogue he complained about the most) were quintessential Guy Ritchie characters.
The slickness of the movie means he was going more for “Lock Stock and Two Smokin Barrels” or “Snatch” than “Pulp Fiction” although there’s some Tarantino essence in there definitely! I highly recommend those Guy Ritchie films if you liked this and you’ll see it’s very similar to “Snatch”.
Not having Keanu as the white death is beyond a wasted opportunity.
Pitt and Taylor-Johnson are exceptional in this movie, though it needed editing in the 1st Act. Needed probably 5-15 mins cutting out
Not gonna lie, I busted up when Lemon kept talking about Thomas the Tank engine.
This was like the best bits of a Tarantino movie
I love the plot of this movie. I am a huge sucker for complex plots, so seeing all the pieces fit together at the end is just really cool even if the plot is hilariously overcomplicated. I also really enjoy this movies consistent use of multiple characters luck and how good and bad luck can be based more on perspective and results rather than moment to moment instances
We need a twins spinoff movie
Oh yes thank you! Out of all the 90s homages in this film the very British Guy Ritchie-esque characters were my favorite!
I wish a prequel with the 17 kills could happen!!!
I saw it a few days ago and had a great time. it was energetic, fun, and i think it works well if you think of it as an action thriller rather than a comedy.
Actually just came from the cinema watching this.
Its a fun movie and the story reminded me a bit of "murder on the orient express"
At the end i was also thinking, who else could they have put in Bradd Pitt his role. But couldnt really think of someone, he just has the right charisma for the part.
I’m so glad someone brought up Agatha Christie! I’ve been scrolling for quite a while to find this comment.
It’s definitely meant to have a lot of style the way every movie adaptation of that book did.
When I describe the movie I say:
You’ll like it! It’s Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie do an anime version of Murder on The Orient Express!
The movie is basically an over the top and comedic version of Snowpiercer.
But the jokes are good right?
@@epictoe7179 Some of it is a bit predictable.
“You just stabbed me?”
Anyone?
It is in absolutely no way like Snowpiercer. At all. Except they are both on a train.
Thank you for calling Thomas a tank engine Mr. Doug.
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Has Doug reviewed Everything Everywhere All At Once Yet?
My mom won a movie gift certificate back in 2017..so we all saw 'Storks'. Needless to say, I didn't enjoy the film, it was trying way too hard to be cutesy and there wasn't anything that new added to it. Okay the idea of storks running a flying Amazon style warehouse delivering babies was kind of creative. But I already saw this movie before, with Ice Age and Monsters Inc. As for Bullet Train, I'm looking forward to it. If Keanu was a part of the cast, this could've been a spiritual sequel to SPEED.
The writing was hilarious, and refreshing kinda.... I'm sorry, but it was better than most movies that are released nowadays. It was interesting, you really didn't know where it was going to go next most of the time, and even though it was constantly introducing new characters, it was still interesting, and managed to wrap it up at the end.
I actually loved the dialogue. I thought it was great and funny. This movie is really good, and I could have missed it, but did anyone else not understand where the train passengers went towards the end? That's my only issue, but I can overlook it. Love this movie.
It's addressed in a throwaway line. The White Death bought all the seats on the train, so that following the passengers getting off at each stop, no new ones could get on.
@@S7ARV4D3R Ah, that clears things up. Thanks.
I didn't watch a trailer or any promo for this, and I think that's the best way to go in. The movie is a lot of fun to watch. Every actor is doing a great job, the action is very kinetic and intense, and the characters are surprisingly well-written for a bunch of assassins. I remember really loving the West Ham references. But the best part is probably the cameos. I didn't expect half of the actors who showed up, and I was always genuinely and happily surprised when they did. The only thing that could have been better was the pacing. The acting and action makes it enjoyable throughout the whole movie, but there was a point where it started to feel a lot longer than 2 hours. Overall, a fun watch and would definitely recommend if you're looking for a good time.
The Water Bottle is the best character
Saw the film yesterday. I actually really enjoyed it. There was actually two cameos, both who really really funny. One of them actually doesn't say anything and is only on screen for 7 seconds but it's brilliant 6/10.
There’s 3 cameos, train scene, the real car wrecker, and aftermath
it was brilliant but you gave it a 6/10? I'm confused
@@terrellgivens Why that's my opinion. 😀
You’re also forgetting hiro from heroes
I think this is the first time I have ever heard anyone bring up the movie Storks in a context other than "I've never seen it."
Was it good? Or nah?
@@M0b1us_118 Well, I don't know, I've never seen it! That's my point, I never expected to hear anyone reference any specific scenes from it because I've always thought of it as a movie that everyone has heard of, but nobody has actually watched.
@@M0b1us_118 It's a movie you'd watch for the comedy rather than the story, but the comedy is (in my opinion) pretty good.
I was thinking the same thing
Took my dad to see this, and it was a great time. The repetition really seemed to help him keep track of the multiple storylines and characters, as branching storylines is easy for me to keep track of, but it’s his #1 complaint for most movies. The characters were also all given fun and charming scenes which was a nice divergence from what my parents suggest, which is often grey and depressing.
This movie sounds like a lot of fun
Same. Its a film that knows exactly what it is and has fun with it.
I laughed a ton in this movie.
Honestly I haven't seen this movie yet (I mean I plan too because the director does have a track record of producing action movies you just need to watch. Great examples are: The John Wick Movies, Atomic Blonde (aka female James Bond), and Nobody. Plus Deadpool 2 and The Fast and Furious version of a 80s buddy cop comedy also known as Hobbs and Shaw.)
I saw this today. It was stupid, but it was my kind of stupid. Joey King once again steals the show
I thought the 17 kills was actually funny. I would like to see a movie about the ‘twins’ instead of Brad Pit.
Almost done reading the book. Lemon, one of the "twins," was constantly referencing Thomas and Friends. I guess the "Prince" has been taken out?
I was seeing trailers for this over 2 months and it looked decent but what got me to see it today was a great friend/co worker saying how good it was (yesterday since she saw it over this past weekend) so since I had the day off work today I took a risk I had some great laughs, the action was so good, the characters were amazing, I didn’t expect it to be this good and I loved it
Channing Tatum's dialog was pretty damn funny.
Especially cause it was him making fun of himself being in Magic Mike
The beginning sucked! I almost walked out. I'm glad I stuck around. It got better in the middle and the ending was good 👍🏻
Untitled Review Show is the reformatting Doug’s reviews needed to consistently demonstrate his analytical prowess. A ten minute edited video in this format is so much better than a 20 minute unedited first thoughts video. I still miss Sibling Rivalry though!
Some of the dialogue *was* overdone, and clearly inspired by Tarantino/Ritchie-esque stuff from 20 years ago. It was mostly fine though, and the overall style of the film won me over. Had a lot of fun with it. The setting of Japan was used well, and not overdone in a WaH, isN't jApAnesE STufF wAcKY aND AmaZinG??! way.
That all said, why did they have to move Mt Fuji 200 miles from Shizuoka to Kyoto? 😅
Dude, I just saw it, and this was, like, the smartest stupid Action film I've seen in a good long bit. Everything is so stupidly tightly well knit to where the character web doubles as a safety net, the characters are likeable (my favorites were The Elder, Ladybug and The Twins), the villains were both fun and unbelievably evil to a hilarious degree, that twist actually makes this whole ride make sense (which is a fucking feat for a train ride filled with a bunch of assassins fighting over a briefcase with a Thomas the Tank Engine sticker), and the story's ideas on fate was surprisingly clever and done excellently. The comedy is definitely what makes this whole film a "stupid action" film. It's not bad enough to make me bash my head into a wall, but it at least sets the tone for a dark toned screwball comedy fine enough. Plus, it does add to how downright silly the film is and makes it more fun.
And when I say that the villains are evil, I mean you will want The Prince deader than Disco. She is not only evil enough to go up to a man and admit to [SPOILER] and then have him [SPOILER], but also do it all woth this smug "Smarter Than You" attitude and that punchable smirk. I guarantee anyone who hasn't seen it: You will be begging for this bitch to be 86'd after knowing her for, like, 10 minutes.
A rare almost universal appraisal for one of Doug’s reviews.
I basically agree with the annoying dialogue point. I noticed it as quickly as he did.
However when you insinuate that Quentin Tarantino’s dialogue wouldn’t work now - it would have a shelf life - you’re fundamentally missing the point.
It sounds like you’re suggesting Pulp Fiction or Jackie Brown wouldn’t be great if they were made today. That’s not true.
Even if Quentin’s pop culture references could sound/feel dated, they still work today. They still resonate and build a world you believe in.
Watching his old movies now, the dialogue is still great. It’s even a highlight of his movies.
His recent films still have great dialogue. Just because pop culture references might feel old in the future doesn’t mean they’re not timeless.
The quality of the dialogue is what matters. The longevity.
Bullet Train’s on-running jokes often weren’t fun(ny) to begin with. So of course they got annoying and distracting.
I’m not sure how they survived the writers room or test audiences when they weren’t funny the first time.
Tarantino’s dialogue was great and funny at the time. And they’ve proven they can stand the test of time. They hold up.
Doug’s inclination to think films only work during certain eras is fundamentally flawed. Films are either good or they’re bad. History might make them seem prescient (Contagion) or cringeworthy (Reefer Madness) in due course. But the films qualities were already there the moment they’re released.
The dialogue was actually the best part of the movie to me. Ladybug, Lemon, and Tangerines banter was dumb funny
I liked Hornet too!
Tbh I haven’t seen any Doug/nostalgic content in years. It’s strange how out of the blue I get recommended this now. Good review btw.
Strongly disagree, 420 out of 10. dialogue is hilarious
Honestly my biggest critique is the Wolf. Not only was he taken out within two minutes of stepping on the Train, but 2/3rds in we see that he had the picture of the one who he actually wanted revenge on so it doesn’t really make sense to me why he was trying to kill Ladybug immediately upon seeing him. Maybe it would have been better if there was some misdirection with the Prince or White Death getting him to think Ladybug really was the Hornet, but otherwise the Wolf just felt a tad excessive.
Other than that, the movie was great, it was funny and I had tons of fun.
He probably remembered him and assumed he had a part of it too.
I did like how it showed there were people on the train including Ladybug that had some kind involvement of the death of the guest and bride in the wedding
Looking forward to this one. After, this, it's almost desert in terms of big movies for a few weeks. Enjoy your style of reviews.
I loved it, had some amazing laugh, was invested in it all the way through, i honestly dont understand critics anymore, they give garbage arse movies 9s and 10s and an kick ass movie like this gets like 5 out of 10, the disconnect between critics and general audience is just getting bigger and bigger imo
Yeah. I don't even bother with the critic score on Rotten Tomatoes anymore. It's all about the audience score. More often than not, if critics have a low rating and audience score is a high rating, it's gonna be an awesome film.
Agreed! Also, I’m dumbfounded by how many classic film references movie critics miss, mistakes they make when talking about plot or characters, even points that they harp on as something they were disappointed in - actually a mistake! Sometimes I think critics do not watch the movies they review. Edit: and the only film references they know are memes
Completely agre with the 'i Need a Hero' part, i really wanted to hear the song
I personally thought it was used well, if only it could have been played all the way through
This is exactly my kind of movie.
I went to see this at our theater that are showing in the new 4DX. It was so much fun. Highly recommend. The ending alone was worth it.
I saw it in a regular setting and yet I still agree
Omg thank you I have been waiting forever to see this and could not wait for the reviews. I actually saw this at a movie screening last year and have been waiting for it to come out to talk about it! Im watching it tonight so im really excited to see how much was changed and if i like it more or less than before.
That’s awesome! Can you tell us how much was changed from the test screenings and if it were better or worse?
I loved this movie way more than I thought I would.
I honestly had about as much laughs as I did with the Deadpool movies with this.
But then again, I’m always a sucker for stupid funny dialogue with action.
Just watched it with my mate. We both loved the shit out of it, the humor had us laughing so hard at times and the way the plot twisted together made us gasp at times.
I definitely gasped over Lemon showing he survived the gunshots
@@GBmovieluv And when it was revealed that he was the one driving the truck full of tangerines...
@@andrewmathewson341 I laughed and cheered at that
I fricking love this movie. It's totally bonkers!
This movie was a ton of fun I don’t know how anybody could dislike it. Not saying it’s a legendary all time classic but to dislike it? I don’t understand that.
People today is hard to entertain
It was a pile of junk for people with ADHD and various other disorders including ASSBURGERS.
Next I want a action sci Fi movie set on a ferry
I’m seeing this movie with my grandpa. And then we are gonna go for frozen yogurt, which I haven’t eaten in years. So yeah exciting bullet train experience for me. After that I’m gonna go hang out with my friend and play Nintendo 64 games and eat pizza. Like high schoolers in the early 2000s.
Sounds like u had a good time.
Man, I laughed out loud several times . It was so good!
Can we please have a nostalgia critic review or a Doug review for PREY loved this flicked interested to here your thoughts on it
I loved it and will be seeing this again at the cinema. Excellent movie. I loved the quippy dialogue. The performances where excellent and I don't think the two goodbye scenes where overdone. I legit felt sorry for both of them. Actually, most deaths I felt sorry for.
Went to see this with my friends and I really enjoyed. I’m a massive Thomas fan so seeing someone on the big screen with the same interest was really nice.
It’s sad Doug says about the Thomas references “this doesn’t help the dialogue there isn’t a payoff” like Doug really had the worst options. The Thomas references were the best part about this and the action of course .
Movie dialogue is either Marvel or Rick and Morty these days.
So, no effort and boring, or tryhard and boring?
I unashamedly love this movie it was just awesome reminded me of the hitmans body guard and welcome to the jungle and I just love those films it was freaking great
Fuck yeah sparkle sparkle sparkle!
This and Prey i'm hyped for and hope they are like the good old fashion action flicks.
let me just say, that's an awesome ninja turtle poster.
I personally had a great time with this movie. I laughed quite alot but I do agree that maybe 15-20% of the jokes didn't quite land perfectly. Also lots of twists and surprises.
I was only partially feeling the Quiet Train scene and I wish they could have played the I Need a Hero song all the way through. But other that I agree on how great the other jokes were
- Minor Spoiler:
One punchline that never happened really bothered me throughout the film. The character keeps mentioning Thomas the Tank Engine, and there was little to no punchline or payoff towards the running gag. There was a moment in this movie (you’ll know when you see it) where I wished he quoted a line from Thomas, which is “you’ve been a really useful engine”. And it would’ve fit perfectly with a certain character’s sendoff.
That makes sense actually.
I keep expecting carver to die or something
Lmfao what does this guy consider humor?
He was right about his positive critiques, but seriously
I laughed my ass off in this movie
And the kill part was cool and unique, and didn't just random boring ass kills to show kills... The scene copied Dead Pool, but it was still funny as fuck
Honestly the biggest laugh I got was ether from the water (If you know you know) or the twist about why everyone is there at the very end
Personally, I didnt mind the dialogue. Hell, it made me laugh, especially every time Lemon made a Thomas the Tank Engine reference (which is apparently accurate to the book xD)
Has that murder on the orient express mystery thrill with some hints of the commuter in it during first and second acts then the climax erupts into deadpool 2 levels of mayhem which i liked
Everything cinema is mcu related,good to have this as an alternative
Brad's character has some ryan reynolds vibes to it
Wow, disagree with Doug on this one. I absolutely loved the dialogue in this movie. And taking it out of context of course people would say "oh yeah, that was weird", but when Brad Pitt is stabbed, and says "you stabbed me?" is actually hilarious when you think about his character - he wants to always talk things through and is trying to look at the world in a more positive light - so when someone's response upon seeing someone to just stab them, it makes sense that his reaction would be "you stabbed me?!"
I loved it. The dialogue was my favourite part of this movie. This movie was surprisingly good. I was relunctant to watch it, and I am so glad I did. Can't wait to rewatch it and catch even more things.
I thought it was tightly written and it flowed nicely. I do agree most jokes didn’t land but they were charming attempts that made me smile, but the jokes that hit really made me laugh hard
It doesn't surprise me that Doug hates the dialogue. From the examples he provided...I cracked up laughing. But of course Doug thinks they suck; this is the same guy who made some horrible movies from his time with 'That Guy With The Glasses', and NOTHING he writes or directs is funny. So...yeah, Doug really has no clue what he's talking about.
So you don't like him or think he is funny... why are you here again?🤷♂️
Thomas the Tank Engine
Sparkle sparkle sparkle!
For me it's Like home alone with the wrong music
This just gave me an interesting idea.💡Gotham City Rogues on a train 🚆 doing a similar heist, but having to get it done before GCPD and the Batman Family gets involved 😀